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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,278.60, 28,917.90 and 14,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,278.60, 28,917.90 and 14,904.60 is: 22,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,278.60 : 28,917.90 = 14,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,278.60/28,917.90 = 14,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,278.60x = 28,917.90 × 14,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,278.60x = 431,009,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,009,732.34/19,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.90

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